Developing skills necessary to function on the job and in society, such as financial or digital literacy

Improving early childhood literacy through access to reading materials and resources in the home, classrooms, and libraries; and exposure to reading (ages 0-5)

Other areas of literacy, such as an individual's ability to read, write, and speak and compute and problem-solve at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society, achieve one's goals, and develop one's knowledge and potential

*9) Past Targeted Grant awards have been in the $20,000 - $30,000 range, and we expect to award a similar amount this year. What is the total program budget for the project for which you are seeking JLW Targeted Grant funds?

*10) We are offering our Targeted Grant over one or three years, for the same amount of funding. Would you prefer to receive funds as a lump sum or in installments over a three-year period?

*11) Please provide details of the key line-item expenditures reflected in the total above. For example, literacy materials: $5,000. (If selected as a semi-finalist, you will be required to provide a complete budget for both the project and your organization.)

*12) Organization's total budget:

*13) JLW gives preference in its grants process to organizations that can provide volunteer opportunities to our trained volunteers. JLW offers a number of ways for community partners to engage with our volunteers based on the organization's needs (to include regular volunteer shifts, one-off opportunities, board service, etc.). If you are selected as a semi-finalist, we look forward to further discussing these various approaches with you. How frequently would you anticipate using JLW volunteers?

Ongoing basis (e.g. monthly). If you select this option, a volunteer resources application will be sent to you.